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2012 MINI Cooper recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There is 1 US recall for the 2012 MINI Cooper, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system.

1US recalls
0urgent recalls
66owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (1)

Electrical system

2023-05-11 · campaign 23V337000 · 97,933 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.

Risk and remedy

Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Canadian recalls (2)

Show 2 Canadian recalls

Electrical

2023-05-11 · campaign 2023-281

Issue: On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective actions: BMW will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Electrical

2018-10-03 · campaign 2018-544

On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM3) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture which could lead to corrosion over time. This could cause a short circuit, resulting in overheating of the module that could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the footwell module, and replace if necessary. A protective film will be also installed over the module. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.

Owner complaints (66)

Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 MINI Cooper (1 crashes, 7 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 47).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Electrical system28
Engine17
Air bags12
Unknown or other8
Exterior lighting5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Seats4
Power train3

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 MINI Cooper.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Mini Cooper Clubman SW FWD––––
2012 Mini Cooper Convertible C FWD–––5★
2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 5 HB FWD––––
2012 Mini Cooper Hardtop 3 HB FWD–––5★
2012 Mini Cooper Roadster C FWD––––
2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman S SW FWD––––
2012 Mini Cooper S Convertible C FWD–––5★
2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman 5 HB FWD––––
2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 5 HB AWD––––
2012 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 3 HB FWD–––5★
2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster C FWD––––

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2012 MINI Cooper version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Cooper 1.6 L Automatic (S6)273530$2,750
Cooper 1.6 L Manual 6-spd293632$2,550
Cooper Clubman 1.6 L Automatic (S6)273430$2,750
Cooper Clubman 1.6 L Manual 6-spd273430$2,750
Cooper Convertible 1.6 L Automatic (S6)273430$2,750
Cooper Convertible 1.6 L Manual 6-spd273430$2,750
Cooper Countryman 1.6 L Automatic (S6)252927$3,050
Cooper Countryman 1.6 L Manual 6-spd273430$2,750
Cooper Coupe 1.6 L Automatic (S6)273530$2,750
Cooper Coupe 1.6 L Manual 6-spd293632$2,550
Cooper Roadster 1.6 L Automatic (S6)273430$2,750
Cooper Roadster 1.6 L Manual 6-spd273430$2,750
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.